Payroll Officer - Financial - Oldham Council - OL1 1HD
6 Months Contract
37 Hours Per week
I am currently representing Oldham Council an offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience.
We are looking for Payroll at Oldham, OL1 1HD
Key Accountabilities
* Maintain high standards of accuracy, timeliness and attention to detail in all processing and record-keeping to ensure the Service meets and exceeds customer expectations and service levels
* Ensure that all queries and HR/Payroll transactional work requests are processed accurately and efficiently within defined timescales and according to policies and procedures.
* Ensure all activities follow agreed compliance and audit steps as stipulated in policies, processes and procedures as directed.
* Ensure agreed Customer Service Standards are met and where possible exceeded
* Positively contribute to the Team's overall achievement of Service Levels and KPIs through achievement of personal goals and performance targets
* Proactively contribute to improving the Service, actively identifying opportunities for improvement and understanding how your personal contribution impacts on delivery of the Service as a whole
* Work collaboratively with other team members and sections as necessary to contribute to the effective operation of the overall Service
* Perform back office administrative and other tasks as may be necessary to support the effective operation of the Service
* Be professional and friendly in all that you do from punctuality and attendance to communicating with colleagues and customers
Requirements
* Highly numerate and literate
* Good knowledge of UK payroll legislation and its application to the payroll process, including PAYE, tax, national insurance, and pension contributions.
* Excellent verbal communication skills and high standards in customer and colleague interaction
* Good time management and the ability to prioritise workloads to meet sometimes challenging deadlines
* Experience of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook and Word
* Positive, proactive and adaptable to change
* Inquisitive and willing to find better ways of doing things
Desirable
* MHR I-Trent Experience
* Knowledge of Local Government T's & C's
* CIPP/Payroll Qualification
* Advanced Excel skills
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